Accountant I

Borland Groover•Jacksonville, FL

19h

About The Position

The Accountant I is responsible for general bookkeeping, data entry, and managing Accounts Payable functions. This role also serves as the primary liaison between the Accounts Payable department and the Business Office, ensuring accurate reporting, processing, and execution of patient and vendor refunds.

Requirements

Knowledge of general bookkeeping principles and intercompany accounting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced MS Excel capabilities.
Proven ability to work effectively as a team member and communicate clearly with coworkers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong data entry skills with the ability to work at a fast pace while minimizing errors.
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping and/or healthcare finance.
High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize NetSuite, NextGen, and various bank platforms to perform daily tasks.
Complete high-quality while adhering to strict daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines.
Recording invoices daily or as needed.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting through weekly, monthly, and quarterly bank account reconciliations.
Prepare and issue accurate invoices for intercompany billings.
Collaborate with team members to process refunds across all entities.
Act as the primary point of contact for employees and patients seeking updates on refund requests and timelines.
Manage chargeback disputes for merchant accounts, including investigation, documentation, and resolution.
Oversee petty cash distribution for all office locations, including ordering funds from the bank and collecting receipts for reconciliation.
Ensure merchant account compliance, including documentation, reporting, and adherence to security standards.
Participate in ad hoc projects or assignments as directed by leadership.
Perform data entry in Excel and NetSuite.
Oversee daily receipt and preparation of bank bags for deposit.
Manage the deposit of paper checks into the correct bank accounts and document transactions in NetSuite.
Receive, sort, and distribute physical and electronic mail for the Finance department, ensuring all correspondence, invoices, and financial documents were accurately logged, prioritized, and delivered promptly to the appropriate team members to support efficient departmental operations.
Requires access to Protected Health Information (PHI); HIPAA training is required, and full HIPAA compliance is expected.
Must adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct.
Must participate in Compliance Program Initiatives, including reporting compliance issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.